ANZSCO Code: 312311 (Electrical Engineering Draftsperson)
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson prepares detailed drawings and plans of electrical installations and circuitry in support of Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson Skill Assessment Authority:
Engineers Australia
Skill Level
2
Specialisation:
Electrical Engineering Design Draftsperson
Electrical Engineering Detail Draftsperson
Electrical Engineering Drafting Officer
Relays Draftsperson
Substation Design Draftsperson
Unit Group: 3123 Electrical Engineering Draftspersons
and Technicians
Assist in electrical engineering research, design, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation and maintenance of equipment, facilities and distribution systems.
Skill Level
Most occupations under this unit group are skill level 2 occupation and a relevant AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma can equate to this skill level. At least 3 years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Other Occupations in this Unit Group
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Tasks
- Preparing drawings, plans and diagrams of electrical installations and circuitry
- Assisting Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists in design and layout of electrical installations and circuitry on substations, switchgear, cabling systems and motor control systems
- Collecting data, performing tests and complex calculations, graphing results, and preparing charts and tabulations
- Estimating materials costs and quantities
- Inspecting designs and finished products for compliance with specifications and regulations
- Assembling, installing, testing, calibrating, modifying and repairing electrical equipment and installations to conform with regulations and safety requirements
- Undertaking electrical workshop functions such as installing assemblies for protection relays, metering and indicating devices
- Assisting with research and experimentation programs
/Visa options for Electrical Engineering Draftsperson:
186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa
189 - Points-Tested - Skilled Independent visa
190 - Skilled Nominated visa
407 - Training visa
485 - Graduate Work - Temporary Graduate visa
489 - Family Sponsored - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa
489 - State or Territory Nominated - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa
482 - Medium Term Stream - Temporary Skill Shortage visa
187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme visa
494 - Employer Sponsored Stream - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa
491 - State or Territory Nominated - Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
491 - Family Sponsored - Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Overview of Key Employment Statistics for Electrical Engineering Draftsperson ANZSCO 312311:
Employed
2,200
Part-time share
16%
Female share
17%
Median weekly earnings
N/A
Median age
44
Annual employment growth
N/A
State distributions
Learn how Electrical Engineering Draftsperson ANZSCO 312311 professionals are spread across different states and territories.
New South Wales
20.9%
Victoria
20.1%
Greenland
28.1%
South Australia
7.3%
Western Australia
20.3%
Tasmania
2.3%
Northern Territory
0.7%
Australian Capital Territory
0.9%
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Frequently
asked questions
Have a look at frequently asked questions.
What is the ANZSCO code for an Electrical Engineering Draftsperson?
The ANZSCO code for an Electrical Engineering Draftsperson is 312311, as classified by the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).
What is the minimum qualification required for skill assessment as an Electrical Engineering Draftsperson?
To receive an assessment as an Electrical Engineering Draftsperson ANZSCO 312311, you typically need a relevant AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma can equate to this skill level. At least 3 years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
What tasks are typically performed by an Electrical Engineering Draftsperson ANZSCO 312311?
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson ANZSCO 312311 prepares detailed drawings and plans of electrical installations and circuitry in support of Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
Is Electrical Engineering Draftsperson a high demand occupation in Australia?
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson does not have a shortage in any states of Australia as per Skills Priority List 2023. It is included on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) which highlights it as a skill in demand in Australia.